3610
Accession Number
6196
Title Of Article Chaper
The care of old cemeteries and gravestones
Title Of Journal Book
Markers, annual journal of the Assoc. for Gravestone Studies
Volume
1
Pages
118-141
Collation
Illus.
Publisher
The Association for Gravestone Studies
Publisher City
S. l.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A non-technical guide written by a conservator to aid cemetery caretakers and interested individuals. Stresses common-sense measures such as prevention of vandalism and theft, recording of inforrmation, and resetting of gravestones. Provides a brief discussion of the com-plexity of stone deterioration problems and urges a cautious attitude toward major treatment of gravestones. Includes an annotated reading list.
Keywords
Cemetery, conservation; sculpture, open-air; stone, deterioration vandalism; stone, deterioration freeze; stone, conservation; stone, conservation ethics; stone, cleaning algae lichen moss; stone, biodeterioration lichen; ICCROM -- ICCROM
pub_id
3610